Treats mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
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Haldol Decanoate |
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Haloperidol Decanoate
Haldol Decanoate Uses
Treats mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Storage
- Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through.
- Keep this container away from children and pets.
If you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Injectable.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blood in your urine.
Decreased thirst.
Fast or uneven heartbeat.
Fatigue
Fever, sweating, or confusion.
Light-headedness or fainting.
Muscle stiffness.
Problems with balance or walking.
Seizures (convulsions).
Tremors or movements that you cannot control in the tongue, face, neck, jaw, or eyes
Trouble breathing, blurred vision.
Yellowing of skin or eyes.
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to haloperidol or if you have Parkinson's disease.
Missed
Dose - Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Drug
Interactions - Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Let your doctor know if you develop jerky muscle movements you cannot control (often in your face, tongue, or jaw).
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |